Gasoline prices continue upward climb

KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Average retail gasoline prices in New York have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.99 per gallon Sunday.

This compares with the national average, which has risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.72, according to gasoline price websiteNewYorkStateGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in New York during the past week, prices Sunday were 6.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 28.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 42 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 9.1 cents per gallon higher than this day a year ago.